June 2016
East County Magazine
7,500 ACRES CONSUMED BY BORDER FIRE; 5%CONTAINED
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Sparks across roadway driving through the Border Fire, by Richard Edwords New fires are burning in Mexico near the border June 20,2016 (San Diego’s East County) – The Border Fire has swelled to 7,500 acres and is still only 5% contained, Cal Fire announced this evening, adding, “Triple digit temperatures and single digit humidity
DIANNE JACOB BLASTS FOREST SERVICE FOR REFUSING TO FLY TANKERS FROM RAMONA AIR BASE, WHERE CAL FIRE IS LANDING SAME PLANES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 20, 2016 (Ramona) –Supervisor Dianne Jacob posted blisteringr remarks on her Facebook Page today, with the Border Fire raging out of control and forcing evacuations in multiple rural commnities: “The following is my statement in response to reports yesterday that United States Forest Service (USFS) air tankers were not utilizing the Ramona Air
FEMA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTED FOR BORDER FIRE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Cameron Corners, March 20, by Joe Doe March 20, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California battle the Border 3 Fire burning in San Diego County. The FMAG provides
SANTEE DAD IS FATHER OF THE YEAR HONOREE BY AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: American Diabetes Association’s Father of the Year honorees (left to right): Tum Vongsawad, Jeffrey Martin, Tracy Sundlun. June 20, 2016 (Santee) – Santee resident Tracy Sundlun, senior VP of global events, Competitor Group, was recently honored by the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) San Diego office with a 2016 Father of the Year award.
SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN AT SAJJ HOUSE
Printer-friendly version Review by Maridian Broadus June 20, 2016 (El Cajon) — Are you out of ideas of what to cook for dinner? Does your palate crave something other than the ordinary salt and pepper fare that comes out of your kitchen? If you answered “yes” to at least one of the questions posed, then pack your appetite, flee
NEW SHELTER OPENS AT LOS COCHES; ADVISORY EVACUATIONS AT BUCKMAN SPRINGS
Printer-friendly version Update 4:30 p.m. – The Pacific Coast Trail near Campo is threatened. Hikers are advised to stay off the trail, Cleveland National Forest reports. The fire is also threatening the Hauser Wilderness area. By Miriam Raftery Photo, Left by Richard Edwords, Kamps Propane June 20, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) 4 p.m. — Per County Emergency Services:
EVACUATIONS ORDERED IN CAMPO, POSSIBLE EVACUATIONS NEXT IN LAKE MORENA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 20, 2016 (Campo)–Cal Fire has ordered mandatory evacuations of Star Ranch, Forest Gate, Canyon City, Dogpatch and Cowboy Ranch in the Campo area due to the Border Fire. Scanner traffic indicates an advisory evacuation in Lake Morena. A red flag alert is in effect per the National Weather Service. Below is more info from
SDSU SWIMMERS EARN CSCAA TEAM SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICA AWARD
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo courtesy goaztecs.com June 20, 2016 (San Diego) – The College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has awarded the 2015-16 San Diego State swim and dive team the Team Scholar All-American Award for the 2016 spring semester. The Team Scholar All-American Award is awarded for excellence in the classroom. Programs must achieve a
BORDER FIRE 5% CONTAINED, 1900 ACRES: SCHOOLS CLOSED, 3 INJURED
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo courtesy of Cal Fire via Twitter June 20, 2016 (Potrero) — The Border Fire has charred 1,900 acres and is now 5% contained as of 9 a.m. according to Cal Fire. The community of Potrero remains under evacuation order. Highway 94 remains closed through the area. Scanner traffic indicates a second fire has been
CAT-ILLACS AT LEMON GROVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES JUNE 30
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 20, 2016 (Lemon Grove) — The smooth sounds of the Cat-illacs will entertain a crowd at Lemon Grove’s Summer Concert Series on Thursday, June 30th. The summer concert series takes place each Thursday night all summer long at Berry Street Park starting at 6:30. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to
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